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Review: Vacanze Italiane Malibu bikini

Well hello to you my reader chums! When it come to this time of year, I can't help but dream of summer, with beach days, ice cream galore and cute bikinis. As soon as UK swimwear got in touch asking if I'd like to review a bikini, I couldn't jump at the chance quick enough. I'm a travel addict and beach baby so a bikini always comes in handy - plus when it's as beautiful as this, it really helps boost your body confidence that little bit more.

Here are my views on the 'Vacanze Italiane Malibu bikini '...


The triangle bikini style

There's plenty of bikini types to suit every shape and size from triangle to bandeau. As I'm a small busted woman, I prefer triangle style bikinis, as I find they compliment my top half well. You can find with triangle bikinis, that the material doesn't stretch across or is rather flimsy, however this is not the case here. 'Vacanze Italiane Malibu' bikini has a ever so slight padding inside the cup which helps cover all revealing skin. The bottoms also pair well with the top given the matching thin-triangle style shape.  

Bikini's material

I'm always a bit nervous when it comes to bikini material, whether it'll be comfortable to swim in and thick enough so no area is see through. Luckily, this bikini avoided all my fears; the material is incredibly soft, almost silk-like and even though it feels extra light, the material is well-layered. The bottoms are very flowy in comparison to the bra, which has a much sturdier material. 

Its print

Purple is my favourite colour so combine that with a palm tree print and its a winner for me. I love the detailing to the bikini; its colourful Hawaiian print, sequined flowers and tussled ends to the straps all shout summer to me. This bikini makes me want to jet off to paradise right now and lay by the seaside! 


The fit on me

When it comes to swimwear, it's all about feeling body confident in what you're wearing, otherwise you won't enjoy yourself as much, whether its on holiday or at a local swimming class. Once I tried this bikini on, it took me by surprise how comfortable it was to wear. I love how the bottoms sit and how the bikini top isn't too revealing. I'm a typical size 8 and the bikini fits me like a glove. I couldn't recommend it enough!

Whether you're heading off for a winter sun break or an afternoon at your local pool, why not treat yourself to one of these swim pieces? You can find mine here.

I hope you enjoyed this post. What's your favourite style of swimwear?

Thank you for reading <3

Beach day essentials

Well hello to you my reader chums! Salty air, sandy hair and beaming sunshine are what beach days in the summer are all about. I live on the coast so am forever down the seaside especially in the warmer months. Nothing makes me happier than getting a group of friends or family together and spending the day at the beach, relaxing, chatting and enjoying a swim in the sea. It's my favourite place to be, I love where I live and the freedom I have to be by the seaside.

As I'm a pro at beach days, I've put together my must have essentials to bring with you:


Beach day essentials

Sun cream - The first and most important essential has to be sun cream. If you're spending the entire day under the sun's rays, you need to ensure your skin is protected with regular sun cream application. My favourite one to use is Nivea's tan enhancer factor 30 because it helps slowly build your tan but also provides the necessary protection.

Sunglasses - Ensuring your eyes are protected from sun damage is vital. When the weather is warmer and I'll be out all day with the sunshine glaring at me, I like to wear some sunnies. The beauties shown above are a Primark number I love to pair with all my summery outfits.

Tangle Teezer - Salty, tangly hair can be a nuisance after a swim in the sea so I find carrying my trust Tangle Teezer with me is forever a must. It makes untangling hair a breeze and I love the travel friendly size of it - too cute.

Hand sanitiser - Sandy hands, melting ice creams and salt sea water; as much as I adore the beach sometimes things can get a little messy. I like to always have hand sanitiser and tissues with me for any 'just incase' scenarios that go ahead - it's always best to be prepared!

Beach day essentials

Book - As I live so close to the beach, it's lovely to escape from life's everyday hustle and bustle, to simply relax. When soaking up the beautiful sunshine, I find it's the perfect time to enter the world of a brand new story and fully unwind.

Headphones - Topping up my tan is the best time to completely relax so I like to pop in my headphones, listen to all my favourite tunes and maybe even have a cheeky nap! Headphones are a necessity I bring everywhere, you never know when they'll come in handy.

Water - A day in the sun, leaves the body dehydrated so it's vital to continuously drink water. Whether that means packing water in a cool bag or buying water bottles when arriving at the beach, it's a must have to ensure you're hydrated.

Coin purse - Instead of bringing a bulky purse to the beach, a coin pouch is an alternative to store your card, cash and keys in without the heftiness of the usual accessory. I also find if the coin purse is big enough, you can tuck away your phone to prevent sand and water damage.

Beach landscape

I hope you enjoyed my beach day essentials post. What do you like to bring?

Thank you for reading <3


Gran Canaria 2016 ❤️

Well hello to you my reader chums and long time no see!

If you've been following me on Twitter or read my previous blog post, you'd know over the past week I jetted off to the sunny Gran Canaria for a girls holiday. I went with my crazy group of best friends Danielle, Chloe and Molly; we had the most incredible time. Through the course of that week, we packed in many exciting activities, unforgettable hilarious moments, took loads of cherishable photos and truly had the best time together. From visiting the water park Aqualand, parasailing ( an amazing achievement), going on a jeep safari, camel ride, watching the dolphin show, heading to the zoo, beach days, paddle boating, swimming in the sea, market shopping and consuming enough ice cream to sink a ship, we certainly packed a lot in.

We took an array of pictures, many of which I adore! I've picked my absolute top favourites for this post as I love documenting exciting trips I've done throughout the year. Here's a look at the images:

Gran Canaria safari

For one of the days, we went on a camel ride which followed on to a jeep safari up the mountains. We went very high up and the road became rocky, however the views were astounding and the overall experience was a one off. Nature is such a beautiful thing a lot of us take for granted so it was lovely in that moment to take in the earth's calming atmosphere. In the image, we're surrounded by caves, which contain a pool filled with edible water. It's one of my favourite photos from the entire trip of us!

Palmitos Park Maspalomas
In Palmitos Park, a zoo we visited that featured the dolphin show, the surroundings were sheltered with exotic trees, shrubbery and rocks, giving the perfect background for images as well as providing much needed shade in the heat! The day was wonderful, we were able to see various different species, the exotic bird show and met a dolphin.

Chummy and I

Danielle and I on the first evening when we headed out for a little exploration of the town.

Gran Canaria beach

This photo makes me smile! On this beach day, we hired a paddle boat in the sea ( you can see behind us) and spent an hour of so paddling around, swimming; admiring the clear waters below. After that we hired a UFO float - basically this is a large circular seat which is attached to a jet ski and pulls you along the sea. It was a crazy amount of fun and we were laughing a hell of a lot! Despite Molly falling off, we still absolutely loved it and it's up there with one of our favourite moments of the trip.
The squad in matcing pjs
Before the holiday, we all got matching PJ's to wear!

Life is meant for good friends and great adventures

Adventures and best friends are the perfect mix. I love this photo of us three on the jeep, overlooking the mountainous views.

Gran Canaria jeep safari
Safari adventures.
Palmitos Park Maspalomas with chummy

Danielle and I in Palmitos Park under the trees.

Boat trip

I'm not the biggest fan of boats, water or even heights so it was a big thing for me getting on one and going parasailing! My favourite part of this day was getting off the main boat ( I got a bit of sea sickness) and heading out on a speed boat to the parasailing. The speed boat was so much fun and put the refreshing sea air back on your skin! When it was time for parasailing, I was really worried but once Danielle calmed me after the initial shock ( we went up as a pair), it was relaxing, watching the soothing waters and stunning views below - a one off experience I'm truly glad I did!

It's the crazy moments we live for

I have the craziest pals!

Village strolls in Gran Canaria

On safari day, we stopped off at a little village and had a lovely browse around. I love quaint, tucked away areas as they truly capture the heart of a community.

Three muskateers

Three musketeers <3

On the last night, we took a beach walk, saying goodbye to the area and taking some cute pictures. The beach will forever be my happy place and I love evening strolls.

Evening beach walks
Mountainous views

Lake views from the jeep safari.

Playas del Ingles beach

Playas del Ingles beach.

Boat trip views

Our view from the boat trip.

Palmitos Park dolphin show

I was completely blown away by the dolphin show in Palmitos Park! They were all amazingly talented and put on such a performance - we even had the chance of meeting a dolphin and had our picture taken with her. Dolphins are one of my favourite animals so it was fantastic being so close to them


Best friends

Chloe and I at the beach.

Bikini ootd

Bikini OOTDs with Molly!

The squad

The crazy crew enjoying our last day at the beach!

I hope you enjoyed a look at my most cherished holiday photos. I'm truly grateful to have such beautiful, heart warming best friends in my life and am able to head out on these fun filled trips together. I can't believe the holiday is now over and I did many things I never thought I would. I overcame a handful of fears, laughed till my stomach hurt and created lifelong memories with my favourite people.


Thank you for reading <3